Cost-of-living, job security to be covered in Budget 2025: PM

These are concerns that come up frequently among residents during walkabouts, he says

- Goh Yan Han

The cost of living and job security are concerns that come up frequently among residents during walkabouts, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.

The Government has taken steps towards addressing these issues and they will be covered in upcoming public consultations on Budget 2025, he added.

In a press conference with local media on Nov 8, PM Wong said preparations for Budget 2025 had started and consultation sessions with the public will begin in December.

There are four broad themes: economic strategies for the next bound; opportunities for skills upgrading and jobs for workers; support for Singaporeans across different life stages; and strengthening Singaporeans' sense of solidarity and unity as the country marks SG60.

"The broad themes I highlighted just now for the Budget consultations are very much derived from concerns that Singaporeans have highlighted," he said, when asked about the feedback he receives from the ground.

"We are therefore focusing on looking at what measures we can take, what new policies, programmes and schemes we might be able to put in place to address these concerns."